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How long should shedding last?

HAUZEY

HAUZEY

Underoath
I noticed my corn beginning to shed 2 days ago but just the head and a little further down came off. The rest is becoming more loose but i was wondering how long i should let this go before i have to do it myself to get the rest of the skin off of him?
 
The whole proccess should typically take 1 to 2 weeks. Does your snake have enough items to rub against to aid in shedding?
 
once in blue (when the eye's go) it usually takes upto a week, but most will shed in 3-5 days after the eye's clear.
 
If only his head and "neck" came off he'll proably have problems shedding the rest on his own.
Leaving his old skin on him is life threatening. Hold him firmly with a wet towle around his body and let him wiggle through it. It may take awhile but don't give up until all the skin is off.
If it's been two days already i'd say do this as soon as possible.
Good luck
 
I agree, if part of the shed already came off 2 days ago he probably needs help. But don't worry, the damp towel method usually works wonders!

Let us know how it goes! :)
 
Alright, we got all of her skin off and the damp towel did the trick. The snake seemed to like it in the towel too. Thanks for your help guys!
 
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